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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

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Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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Run the World - Tribute to Beyonce & Destiny's Child at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 23 @ 7PM

Get ready to dance, sing, and flip your hair like Queen Bey herself! Run the World – Tribute to Beyoncé & Destiny’s Child brings an explosive, high-energy…

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Sara Evans at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 29 @ 7PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars as country music superstar Sara Evans takes the stage at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!

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Stryper at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 18 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of heavenly metal as Stryper storms the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!

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